2011 HONDA PILOT headlights

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .66 ............................
Instrument Panel .67
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 69
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Gauges .82
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 87
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .123
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .124
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .125
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 126
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Hazard Warning Button . 130
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Rear Window Def ogger . 130
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 131
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 133
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Keys and Locks .134
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Immobilizer System .135
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Ignition Switch .137
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Door Locks .138
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Childproof Door Locks . 144
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Tailgate and Glass Hatch . 144
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Power Tailgate .145
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Remote Transmitter .150
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Seats .154
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Detachable Anchor . 162
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Seat Heaters .164 ............................
Power Windows .165
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Moonroof .168
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Parking Brake .169
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Mirrors .170
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .173
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Interior Lights .176
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Interior Convenience Items . 179
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Center Console .180
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Console Compartments . 180
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Beverage Holders .181
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Storage Compartment . 182
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Glove Box .183
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Integrated Sunshades . 183
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Sunglasses Holder .183
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Conversation Mirror . 184
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Sun Visor .184
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Vanity Mirror .185
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Coat Hooks .185
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Seat Under Tray .185
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Accessory Power Sockets . 186
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AC Power Outlet .187
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Cargo Hooks .188
Cargo Floor Storage ........................
Compartment .188
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Cargo Net .189
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. This indicator
will also come on when the light
switch is in AUTO and the lights
turn on automatically. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Except LX models
Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Main Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator Lights On Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Menu Item Description
Group Setup Page
Setting Option
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
HEADLIGHT
AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate.
Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.
Changes the timing of when the headlights come
on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO
position.
Changes the setting of when to automatically lock
the doors.
Changes the setting of when to automatically
unlock the driver’s/all the doors.
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter on a first push.
The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also
sound when you press the LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the
doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock but do not open the door.
Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.110)
DOOR/WINDOW
SETUP
(P.115)
DEFAULT ALL
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100
15 SEC
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LOW
MIN
60 SEC
30 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
15 SEC
MAX
HIGH
MID
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPEED
OFF
IGN OFF
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90 SEC
60 SEC
30 SEC
SET
CANCEL
: Default setting
DRIVER DOOR /
AL L DOORSSHIFT TO P
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Headlight Auto Of f Timer
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘LIGHTING
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select the desired setting by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.
The headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights, and license
plate lights go of f af ter the selected
time when you remove the key f rom
the ignition switch and close the
driver’s door. To change how long
thelightsstayonbeforetheygooff,
f ollow these instructions:
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Auto Light Sensitivity
The headlights automatically come
on when the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position and the ambient
light reaches a changeable level. You
can select the auto light sensitivity
f rom the f ollowing f ive levels:
When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER’’
and repeat the procedure again. MAX
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bright.
HIGH
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somewhat bright.
MID
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bright as sunset or sunrise.
LOW
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somewhat dark.
MIN
Theheadlightscomeonwhenitis
dark.
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘LIGHTING
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /
) button repeatedly.
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Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder chime when
you open the driver’s door. This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position. When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
Turn signal
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Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
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Headlights On
High Beams
Turn Signal
Turn Signals and Headlights
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µThe automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights, when it
senses low ambient light.
To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO. The lights
will come on automatically when the
outside light level becomes low (at
dusk, f or example). The lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
The lights and indicator will turn of f
automatically when the system
senses high ambient light.
The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver’s
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to the position. Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page
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Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or of f f or a long time. The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
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On vehicles with navigation system
Headlights
AUTO
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LIGHT SENSOR
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Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f .With the headlight switch off, the
daytime running lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and release the
parkingbrake.Theyremainonuntil
you turn the ignition switch of f , even
if you set the parking brake.
When the headlights are on, the
daytime running lights are of f .
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked.
When the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
daytime running lights are of f .
Follow the procedure in the lef t
column to turn them on.
On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX models
Headlights
Fog L ights Daytime Running L ights
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